11" Rosemaled Paddle by Mary Schliep

Unique Telemark Style Rosemaled Paddle is designed and painted by our wonderful instructor Mary Schliep. The paddle is 11 1/2" tall and 8" wide is ready to hang on your wall to add that something special and a taste of Norway to your interior designs.  Rosemaling means "rose painting" in Norwegian, and the Telemark region in southeastern Norway is known for the classic look of its painting with asymmetrical scrolls and varied placement of leaves and flowers.  Painted in slate blue with accents in lighter shades of blue, olive green and ochre red. 

Mary has taught at North House for over 20 years and is a walking encyclopedia and teacher of all things Rosemaling. She has a devoted following and is happy to share her skills with beginners and experienced painters alike. Mary started rosemaling in 1989 and has been busily painting ever since. Mary specializes in the Valdres and Telemark styles (each defined by the geographic region where they found their beginning in Scandinavia). Since the school’s founding, Mary has been a consistent teacher at North House. She primarily does consignment work for people across the nation. Mary has studied with twelve Gold Medalists and two Norwegian instructors.